The township's approximately 7,000 residents will start to see Advanced Disposal employees and trucks pick up their refuse later this month.

Services from Advanced Disposal will begin Oct. 29, according to a township newsletter. Postcards with information about the change are being mailed out to residents.

In addition, approximately 800 Genoa Township residents will have their garbage collection day changed from Fridays to Mondays, according to the municipality's Twitter account on Wednesday.

The service was touted by Genoa Township Manager Michael Archinal, who said the township chose it because it is much safer and efficient, can keep prices lower in the long-term, and has increased recycling ability, among other things.

"They came highly recommended through the City of Howell," Archinal said Thursday.

Going on now until about Oct. 26 is the delivery of one, 96-gallon refuse cart, and one, 64-gallon recycling cart to every residence.

Any carts from vendors Green for Life, Rizzo, Duncan or Waste Management will be picked up and should be left empty at the curb after the last pickup the week of Oct. 22, according to the township. Privately-owned carts should be removed from the curb if any resident does not want it taken.

In June, the township board unanimously approved a five-year contract through Sept. 30, 2023 with Advanced Disposal that started Oct. 1.

The contract is worth just over $1.1 million in the first year, Archinal said. There will be a 3% escalation of the cost each year of the contract that the township government will pay.

Other Information:

The township provided information about what to do about other pick-up situations.

Refuse pick-up: Regular household garbage service will remain weekly and must be placed in the supplied 96 gallon cart. Most pick-up days will remain the same however some areas may need to be adjusted. Residents will be notified of any changes.

Recycling pick-up: Advanced Disposal will provide recycling every other week using the provided 64-gallon cart. Schedules will be posted as soon as available at websites www.genoa.org and www.advanceddisposal.com as well as on the Advanced Disposals Smartphone App.

Large item stickers: Large item stickers are no longer required. Residents will now be allowed to place one large item per week at the curb for no additional charge. However, no items with Freon are accepted.

Yard waste: Yard waste will continue to be a separate subscription service. Contact Advanced Disposal to set up that service. The cost is $80 per season or $10 per month. Pick-up will be twice each month, with a limit of 15 bags per pick-up.

In addition, the township will continue this year’s fall yard waste drop off at the township hall. Typically the autumn drop off dates are in October and November.

"However these dates vary from year to year based on the weather and have not yet been set for this season," the township said.

Also, a smartphone application from Advanced Disposal will be available to residents to access information such as holiday schedules, pick-up dates, and more. Reminders via Twitter or text messages, or emergency messages, will provide alerts about things such as weather delays and mechanical issues delaying service.

Customer service for Genoa Township residents will be handled by the company's Northville Service Center.

Contact Livingston Daily reporter Sean Bradley at 517-552-2860 or at spbradley@livingstondaily.com. Follow him on Twitter @SbradleyLD.